PosituneVishakha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 16 of 27. Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and its presiding deity is Indra and Agni. Its symbol is: triumphal arch.
Ruling planetJupiter
DeityIndra and Agni
SymbolTriumphal arch
SignTula / Vrischika
When the Moon is in Vishakha
Naming sounds by Pada
Vishakha runs from 20°00′ of Tula to 3°20′ of Vrischika, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ti | Tula (Libra) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 2 | Tu | Tula (Libra) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 3 | Te | Tula (Libra) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
| 4 | To | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.